Martyrs, ghazis paid tribute

LAHORE: On the 11th death anniversary of Captain Salman Sarwar Shaheed, a seminar titled "The death of a martyr is the life of a nation" was held at Alhamra Arts Council here on Tuesday.

The event witnessed a significant turnout of relatives of martyrs, students, and civil society representatives, all gathering to honour the sacrifice of Salman Sarwar Shaheed, Sitara Basalat, who laid down his life in the fight against terrorism in Khyber Agency on May 14, 2013.

Family members of martyrs from the Army Public School Peshawar also joined the ceremony, amplifying the sense of solidarity and remembrance. Hosted by Riyaz Khan, the seminar featured heartfelt tributes by speakers including Air-vice Marshal (retd) Sajid Habib and Lt Col (retd) Abbas Raza Zaidi, among others.

The event was enriched by soul-stirring performances by Shazia Manzoor and Saira Tahir, who paid homage to the martyrs and Ghazis through national songs. Speakers emphasised the indomitable spirit of the nation, forged by the sacrifices of its martyrs and the bravery of its Ghazis, as the cornerstone of Pakistan's resilience and security.

Highlighting the importance of national unity in combating terrorism, the heirs of the martyrs underscored the enduring legacy of sacrifice for the sanctity and survival of the nation. They reaffirmed the nation's pride in its martyrs and Ghazis, asserting that the actions of a few misguided individuals cannot tarnish the collective spirit of the nation.